Suri urges people to get children vaccinated in anti-polio campaign

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri Tuesday urged the people to fully participate in the ongoing anti-polio campaign to save their children from the devastating and crippling disease and give them a bright and healthy future. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said during the anti-polio campaign that started from… Continue reading Suri urges people to get children vaccinated in anti-polio campaign

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CM, senior minister discuss flour and wheat situation in province

LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP):Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Tuesday and discussed availability of wheat and flour in the province. The CM ordered for taking indiscriminate action against the elements involved in unjustified increase in the rate of flour, says a handout issued here.… Continue reading CM, senior minister discuss flour and wheat situation in province

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Ehsaas to help achieve dream of largest social safety net in country: Dr. Nishtar

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday said the success of the country’s largest poverty alleviation program of Ehsaas would help achieve the dream of a very large social safety net in the country that was not focused on earlier. This would also prove as… Continue reading Ehsaas to help achieve dream of largest social safety net in country: Dr. Nishtar

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CM chairs meeting about new local government system

LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday chaired an important meeting at his office about the new local government system. Secretary local government and community development gave a detailed briefing about the new local bodies system, says a handout. The chief minister said that a strong local bodies system would resolve… Continue reading CM chairs meeting about new local government system

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Govt striving to provide relief to people: Sarwar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had put the country on the path of development and prosperity, and now it was trying to provide maximum relief to the people. The government inherited economic challenges like current account deficit, trade deficit, but it overcame on them… Continue reading Govt striving to provide relief to people: Sarwar

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Govt offering various incentives to foreign investors: Ambassador Janjua

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Zaheer A Janjua Tuesday said the Government of Pakistan was offering a number of incentives to foreign investors to facilitate them. During a virtual meeting with a leading Belgian manufacturing company Ontex Group in Brussels, Ambassador Janjua said, “Pakistan is considered to… Continue reading Govt offering various incentives to foreign investors: Ambassador Janjua

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Provision of interest free loans to decrease poverty: CM Balochistan

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QUETTA, Sep 22 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday said the provincial government was taking measures to facilitate small business through the provision of interest free loans. He said such positive steps would alleviate poverty and establish an interest free society that would boost economic activities on a small scale. Chief Minister expressed… Continue reading Provision of interest free loans to decrease poverty: CM Balochistan

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Pakistan launches phase-III trials for Covid-19 vaccine

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday launched the phase-III trials for a Covid19 vaccine in the country, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said. In a tweet, he said that the vaccine has been developed by a Chinese company. A total of 40,000 people will participate in this trial in 7… Continue reading Pakistan launches phase-III trials for Covid-19 vaccine

NLCC carries out survey on 168,635 hectares

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): National Locust Control Centre (NLCC) on Tuesday carried out anti-pest operation over 144 hectares of District Lasbella of Balochistan during last 24 hours in order to eliminate it completely from the country. The joint teams of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, provincial agriculture departments and the Pakistan Army… Continue reading NLCC carries out survey on 168,635 hectares

President confers HilalPakistan on outgoing Chinese envoy

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan award on the outgoing Chinese ambassador Yao Jing in recognition of his service to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. At a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President decorated Ambassador Yao Jing with the country’s second highest civil award, given to people for their… Continue reading President confers HilalPakistan on outgoing Chinese envoy

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China lauds President Alvi’s remarks about CPEC’s connectivity, benefits to region

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BEIJING, Sep 22 (APP): China has appreciated President Dr Arif Aliv’s remarks about China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), its role for boosting regional connectivity and benefits to Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs). “Just as President Alvi pointed out, the CPEC not only benefits the people of China and Pakistan, but will also boost the… Continue reading China lauds President Alvi’s remarks about CPEC’s connectivity, benefits to region

Terrorism, extremism, sectarian violence in name of religion declared anti-Islam

APP45-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing 'Wahdat-e- Ummat Conference' at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Leaders of all schools of thought Monday said acts of terrorism, extremism, sectarian violence and murders were “anti-Islam.” This was stated in a joint declaration issued at the conclusion of Wahdat-e-Ummat Conference held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and was attended by Ulema and Mashaikh belonging to various schools of thought. The… Continue reading Terrorism, extremism, sectarian violence in name of religion declared anti-Islam

Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on KSA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the attack by Houthi militia that resulted in civilian injuries and damage to civilian property in Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. “Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity,” Foreign Office spokesperson… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on KSA

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PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

APP47-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Outgoing Chinese Ambassador H.E Mr. Yao Jing paid farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday lauded the Chinese leadership’s priorities for its people as the same had played a remarkable role in China’s socio-economic transformation. There was a lot to learn from Beijing’s example of economic development and poverty alleviation, he said while talking to Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, who paid… Continue reading PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

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PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

APP47-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Outgoing Chinese Ambassador H.E Mr. Yao Jing paid farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday lauded the Chinese leadership’s priorities for its people as the same had played a remarkable role in China’s socio-economic transformation. There was a lot to learn from Beijing’s example of economic development and poverty alleviation, he said while talking to Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing, who paid… Continue reading PM appreciates Chinese leadership for socio-economic priorities

Refrain from dragging state institutions into politics, Qureshi tells opposition

APP26-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 – Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Shah Mahmood Qureshi along with Federal Minister for Planning Mr. Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz and Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Ch Fawad Hussain addresses press conference at PID. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday, while terming the all parties conference (APC) a ‘show of disappointment’, asked the opposition to “refrain from dragging state institutions into politics on the behest of Pakistan’s enemies”. “Governments come and go, but the opposition is in fact playing to the tunes of those… Continue reading Refrain from dragging state institutions into politics, Qureshi tells opposition

Enhanced parliamentary interaction to strengthen Pak-Hungary relations: Speaker

APP01-21 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Charge d' Affairs of Hungary Tivadar Takacas calls on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser at Parliament House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Monday underlined the need for intensifying cooperation in energy and trade sectors for tapping unexplored potential in Pakistan. He said that Pakistan attached immense value to its friendly relations with Hungary and desired for enhancing long-lasting cooperation. The Speaker said this during a call on by… Continue reading Enhanced parliamentary interaction to strengthen Pak-Hungary relations: Speaker

Fakhar Imam stress for concrete efforts to resolve Kashmir issue

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam on Monday reiterated that Pakistan was incomplete without Kashmir, highlighting the importance of concrete measures for the resolution of Kashmir dispute. He was speaking at a seminar on “Piecing Peace Together” Shared Future for Humanity” organized by the Parliamentary Kashmir… Continue reading Fakhar Imam stress for concrete efforts to resolve Kashmir issue

Opposition’s APC gathering of corrupts, looters: Murad Saeed

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Minister for Postal Services and Communication, Murad Saeed on Monday termed the opposition All parties Conference (APC) as a gathering of corrupt, looters and thieves. Talking to a private news channel, he said opposition was speaking language of enemies against the country and its law enforcement agencies. The minister said Pakistan… Continue reading Opposition’s APC gathering of corrupts, looters: Murad Saeed

Pakistan endeavoring to maintain peace in South Asia: Shehryar Afridi

Pakistan endeavoring to maintain peace in South Asia: Shehryar Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Khan Afridi said on Monday that Pakistan is endeavoring to maintain peace in South Asia and it had fought biggest war on land against terrorism and defeated enemies of humanity. “Pakistan played key role in Afghan peace process, took exemplary measures to maintain peace with… Continue reading Pakistan endeavoring to maintain peace in South Asia: Shehryar Afridi

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